The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has assured that the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex will be completed within six months, before the end of his tenure.
Ibas made this known on Saturday while inspecting the project site, noting that in his first two days in office, he observed a missing pillar in the state’s governance structure.
During the visit, Ibas urged the contractor handling the project to accelerate work and ensure the timely completion of the complex as mutually agreed.
He stressed that part of his mandate is to restore full legislative functions in the state.
Ibas, who was accompanied by Dr. George Nwaeke, the Head of Rivers State Civil Service, was led around the site by Engineer Omaka Oko, the General Manager of the contracting firm.
“I had been at the executive arm of the state governance structure, and one of the pillars that is missing for now is the legislature, and for them to function effectively, they also need a place to work from,” Ibas said.
“And perhaps, I am yet to be sure that work is going on as expected, so that by the end of the six months, this place will be ready for those who need to use it. I think basically that is what it is.”
He further expressed confidence in the contractor’s ability to adhere to project timelines.
“They (contractor) have a schedule, and they have timelines that I believe they will like to adhere to. I think the state has done its own bit by providing the necessary funds, I was briefed.”
Ibas emphasized that his appointment was primarily to restore law and order, ensuring that the state returns to normalcy.
